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Bean the Pug Apprehended by Local Police, and the Mug Shot Brings Pure Joy
This past week, in Cape May, New Jersey, an unknown Pug was found loitering in a local citizen’s backyard. The Cape May police were called in to address the matter, and were expertly able to detain the Pug for questioning….
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Study Shows That Therapy Dogs Can Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Children
In a randomized trial, researchers from the University of California, Irvine found that therapy dogs reduced symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Led by Sabrina E. B. Schuck, PhD, MA, the trial found that children with ADHD…
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New volunteer leaders elected at 2018 AVMA Convention
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) elected several new volunteer leaders during the 2018 AVMA Convention, including Dr. Grace Bransford as AVMA’s new vice president and Dr. John Howe as president-elect. As the 2018-2019 president-elect, Dr. Howe will become AVMA…
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Husky Service Dog Becomes Hero for Rescuing Abandoned Kittens
In Menlo, Georgia, a Husky service dog called Banner began tugging on her owner’s dress and acting distressed while outside their home earlier this month. Her owner, Whitney Braley, knew that her dog was trying to tell her something, and…
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Amtrak Pet Policy Now Allows Small Pets to Travel on All Midwest Routes
Amtrak recently announced that they are now allowing pets up to 20 pounds travel with their pet parents on all routes in the Midwest. This Amtrak pet policy revision follows substantial track improvements to the route that spans the Chicago…
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Be the change – See the speech that inspired AVMA Convention attendees
On-demand viewing available for a limited time You know Malala. You might not yet know Shiza. You really should. Shiza Shahid is a pioneering women’s rights activist who mentored Malala Yousafzai before the Pakistani teen ever became known on the…
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Moose Takes Self-Guided Tour of University of Utah Campus
On the morning of July 9, 2018, the students of the University of Utah were greeted by an unusual guest hanging out by the J. Willard Marriott Library. A moose had decided to take its own little tour of…
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Rescue Dog Alerts Owner of Fire in Neighborhood
Nicola Jones discovered a fire in a neighboring garden after her foster pet, a senior Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bailey, alerted her by barking and refusing to move. “At about 3 o’clock he woke up and started barking and sniffing…
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IKEA Recalls Water Dispenser for Pets After Two Dogs Die
IKEA has issued a recall for their LURVIG pet water dispenser due to a suffocation hazard for cats and small dogs. The recall was issued after two reported instances of pets suffocating after getting their head stuck in the…
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NYC Doggy Daycare Has a Unique Solution for Dog Lovers Who Can’t Have Dogs
Dog lovers are constantly searching for new ways to spend quality time with their furry friends. And for those who love dogs but aren’t able to have one of their own, Biscuits and Bath in New York City has come…
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